Crank up the creativity

Was your 2017 resolution to stop spending so much time on social media and actually start creating stuff? (Of course it was; you’re the reader of an alternative news weekly). Ride that intention straight into the local creative community this week, which is chock-full of resources to kick-start your creative side:

On the morning of Friday, January 13, join Melody Stone, the host of the Capitol Public Radio series “Roadside Distractions,” for Creative Mornings at Clara Midtown (1425 24th Street) wherein attendees will sit down with a cup of coffee and listen to Stone talk about creativity, network with other folks in the community, and come away inspired. Attendance is free, but RSVPs are strongly recommended. Find out more at https://creativemornings.com/
talks/melody-stone-321.

The next day, also at Clara, join the dancers of the Sacramento Ballet as they rethink the concept of movement and what it means to create it with The Creative Process. There are two half-hour sessions starting at 4 and 4:30 p.m. and admission is free. More info can be found at www.sacballet.org/events/
january-2nd-saturday-creative-process.

Later that night, catch the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera pay tribute to the late, great legend David Bowie with a rock symphony. “Changes,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Space Oddity,” “Fame” and nearly 20 other classics are on the bill, and they’re bound to do Ziggy proud. Tickets are $18-$68 at the show starts at 8 p.m. at the Community Center Theater (1301 L Street). Visit http://sacphilopera.org/2016-17-pops-series for more info.

Lastly, in the wake of the tragic Oakland warehouse fire, local artists and members of the community will be coming together to discuss how to ensure that the physical spaces in which artists create and gather are safe at the Summit for Artistic Infrastructure and Safety. Join forces with the community and help come up with ways to raise revenue and gain access to vital resources. The event will be hosted by the Capitol Indie Collective and takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Clara on Saturday, January 14. Visit www.facebook.com/events/
1824456477791728 to RSVP.